…commodities produced using climate-smart production practices. Projects from the second funding pool will be announced later this year. Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be delivered through USDA’s Commodity Credit…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding to support pollinators through the Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…will provide up to $15 million in funding to eligible applicants who can apply for up to $250,000 to develop plans. A variety of conservation practices are covered through the…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
An extension in the WIC program for baby formula. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tung256 from Pixabay The USDA is extending a key funding flexibility…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…Locust Grove, Oklahoma will also use the grant funding to modernize the operation to better comply with Food Safety and Inspection Service protocols. The majority of projects received the maximum…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
…one time, opportunity. The funding in last year’s budget, additional funding in this year’s budget; let’s be smart. And the governor is very focused on putting together strike teams,” Ross…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Lewis said the funding from the grant will be available for a variety of grower activities. “One will be adding/planting forage in and around their orchards. Maybe a piece of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. In a letter addressed to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
California is receiving more than $23.4 million for specialty crop support for Fiscal Year 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the funding…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding priorities for this year’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program include climate-smart agriculture, invasive species mitigation, and urban agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be investing $15 million…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-29-22
…strawberry fields, and California leading the nation in funding opportunities for specialty crop programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…the state while in California, highlighting funding support to help improve water conditions. Ross noted that farm visits like the one in Madera are important for fostering further understanding and…